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Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Adding chemotherapy to other treatments being giving to patients with mesothelioma, a lung cancer usually linked to asbestos exposure, does not appear to improve either survival or quality of life. (Thu, 15 May 2008 23:02:39 GMT)

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts
Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers. (Thu, 15 May 2008 23:20:56 GMT)

Chemotherapy Does Not Improve Treatment For Mesothelioma
For mesothelioma patients, the addition of chemotherapy to the usualactive symptom control (ASC) does not appear to improve survival orquality of life, according to an article released on May 16, 2008 in TheLancet. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is cancer of the mesothelium, theprotective layer that covers the lungs. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:09:02 GMT)

Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Adding chemotherapy to other treatments being giving to patients with mesothelioma, a lung cancer usually linked to asbestos exposure, does not appear to improve either survival or quality of life. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:18:12 GMT)

Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
Therapy does not appear to help quality of life for lung cancer linked to asbestos. (Fri, 16 May 2008 01:40:48 GMT)

Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Adding chemotherapy to other treatments being giving to patients with mesothelioma, a lung cancer usually linked to asbestos exposure, does not... (Fri, 16 May 2008 03:12:08 GMT)

NYU Langone Medical Center's tip sheet to the 44th annual meeting of ASCO
The following news tips are based on abstracts or poster presentations at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to be held in Chicago, Illinois, May 30 – June 3, 2008. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:51:26 GMT)

$12 Million Verdict Leads to Settlement Between Asbestos Victim and Garlock Sealing Technologies
The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. today announced that mesothelioma sufferer James Grumley and his family have settled with former asbestos manufacturer Garlock Sealing Technologies for a confidential amount following a jury verdict of $12 million in damages. (Fri, 16 May 2008 15:32:00 GMT)

Sydney jail guards refuse to work over asbestos fears
Some correctional officers at the jail outside Sydney are refusing to report to work, claiming their health is at risk because of asbestos in the building. (Fri, 16 May 2008 15:32:50 GMT)

Guards at Cape Breton jail refusing to work over discovery of asbestos
SYDNEY, N.S. - Guards at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility were refusing to work Friday over the discovery of asbestos in the provincial jail where about 80 inmates are being held. (Fri, 16 May 2008 15:58:51 GMT)

Asbestos confirmed in gym ceiling at N.S. school; materials being removed
The presence of asbestos has been confirmed at West Colchester Consolidated School in Bass River, N.S. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:07:47 GMT)

Appeals court upholds pretrial ruling in Libby asbestos case
U. S. District Judge Donald Molloy didn't abuse his discretion when he required the government to produce a pretrial list of witnesses and evidentiary documents in its asbestos case against W.R. Grace & Co., a federal appeals court has ruled. (Fri, 16 May 2008 18:11:36 GMT)

Asbestos Keep Boulder Residents Out of Complex Till August
BOULDER - Residents who evacuated a Boulder apartment building because of a fire could be out of their homes until August after state health officials found asbestos in the walls of many of the units. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:18:49 GMT)

Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits
Title: Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:27:26 GMT)

178 sue for redress over asbestos woes
A lawsuit was filed Friday by 178 people demanding ¥6.6 billion in damages from the state and construction materials manufacturers for health damages stemming from exposure to asbestos. Read more ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 21:10:50 GMT)

Asbestos victims sue for ¥6.6 billion
A group of 178 construction workers and bereaved family members sued the government and 46 manufacturers Friday for failing to swiftly ban the production and use of construction materials containing asbestos. (Sat, 17 May 2008 01:55:49 GMT)

Asbestos found at Cape Breton jail: Guards refuse to work
SYDNEY — Most Cape Breton Correctional Centre guards and staff are refusing to report to work and managers are providing emergency staffing after recent tests revealed asbestos in the lining of some pipes at the facility. (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:07:17 GMT)

Asbestos fear clears Montclair school
Montclair's Renaissance Middle School was evacuated yesterday after the discovery of what officials described as an "unacceptable level of airborne asbestos fibers," heightening long-simmering concerns about the building's safety during construction. (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:52:31 GMT)

Rosetta Genomics To Present Multiple Posters At The 44th Annual Meeting Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology ...
Rosetta Genomics Ltd. (Nasdaq:ROSG), a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics, announced that it will present multiple posters at the upcoming ASCO annual meeting in Chicago. The company also has three publication only abstracts available on ASCO's website. The event will take place from May 30 to June 3 at the McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:11:12 GMT)

Texas Press Association Ads
may occur 15 to 50 years after exposure. MESOTHELIOMA or LUNG CANCER may be caused by asbestos exposure, ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA by Ben-zene exposure and MELANOMA, KID-NEY or BLADDER CANCER by coal tar pitch exposure. Family members may also be exposed by dirty clothes. (Sat, 17 May 2008 10:33:45 GMT)

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Weakening Asian currencies trim $ returns for FIIs BL Research Bureau The Sensex has gained close to 6 per cent over the past month, but that has made little difference to the portfolios of foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The steep depreciation of the rupee against the dollar ... (Sat, 17 May 2008 19:15:33 GMT)

Guards awaiting asbestos tests before returning to work at N.S. jail
A number of guards at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility remained off the job Saturday while they awaited the results of asbestos testing at the prison. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:07:24 GMT)

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FMCG makers try to rein in costs, offer value packs Chennai, May 18 If it makes you feel any better, you could have been paying far more for your soaps and detergents and other items of daily consumption if consumer goods manufacturers passed on the hikes in inputs costs for them in entirety. ... (Sun, 18 May 2008 18:15:38 GMT)

Rising Star
Cameron attorney Craig W. Brown was awarded Texas Monthly's top up-and-coming Texas lawyers “Rising Stars” designation for his efforts in working for people in cases of toxic exposure, mesothelioma, cancer, and lung disease. (Sun, 18 May 2008 20:16:07 GMT)

Asbestos-induced lung cancer patients do not appear to benefit from chemotherapy
Adding chemotherapy to established methods of symptom management does not appear to enhance the quality of life or survival of patients suffering from an asbestos-induced form of lung cancer called malignant plural mesothelioma (MPM). These are the results of MS01, a large UK and Australian study published in the Lancet, which set out to assess the potential benefits of combining active symptom ... (Sun, 18 May 2008 23:44:20 GMT)

Alice council investigates asbestos dumping
The Alice Springs Town Council says it is investigating the storage of asbestos dumped around the Alice Springs landfill in the past five years. (Mon, 19 May 2008 02:26:00 GMT)

N.S. jail guards to stay off job until Wednesday while awaiting asbestos tests
Guards at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility say they won't be back to work in full force until Wednesday as they await asbestos test results. (Mon, 19 May 2008 04:08:06 GMT)

US Navy Mesothelioma Victims and All Victims of Asbestos Exposure Should Call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist all US victims of Mesothelioma. (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Multimillion Dollar Verdict in Mesothelioma Case
Williams Kherkher teamed with Waters Kraus obtain a 9.7 million dollar verdict in Brewer v. Crane Company. (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Boston Attorney David Governo Wins 3-Week Asbestos Trial
Governo Law Firm Secures Defense Verdict for Client in Personal Injury Claim Brought by Massachusetts Plaintiff (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

US Navy Mesothelioma Victims and All Victims of Asbestos Exposure Should Call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist all US victims of Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated this very complete free service because there is literally nothing close to this type of service in the United States, and because this type of service is sorely needed by Mesothelioma victims and their families. The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist victims & ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:17:53 GMT)

Multimillion Dollar Verdict in Mesothelioma Case
Williams Kherkher teamed with Waters Kraus obtain a $9.7 million verdict in Brewer v. Crane Company. (PRWeb May 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:29:21 GMT)

Boston Attorney David Governo Wins 3-Week Asbestos Trial
Governo Law Firm Secures Defense Verdict for Client in Personal Injury Claim Brought by Massachusetts Plaintiff (PRWeb May 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 19 May 2008 07:39:14 GMT)

Asbestos-Induced Lung Cancer Patients Do Not Appear To Benefit From Chemotherapy, UK
Adding chemotherapy to established methods of symptom management does not appear to enhance the quality of life or survival of patients suffering from an asbestos-induced form of lung cancer called malignant plural mesothelioma (MPM). (Mon, 19 May 2008 11:11:33 GMT)

Asbestos Verdict Upheld by Louisiana Court of Appeal, Announces Baron & Budd
Just fifteen months after winning a $3.2 million verdict against contractors Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, Inc. and Jacobs Constructors, Inc. on behalf of mesothelioma victim Ray Rando, Baron & Budd, P.C. today announced the verdict has been affirmed by the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. (Mon, 19 May 2008 15:22:00 GMT)

Will I die?: Asbestos exposure fear
A FAMILY man is living with the fear he may have inhaled deadly and cancer-causing asbestos dust while working for the Liverpool Plains Shire Council at the Willow Tree tip last November. (Mon, 19 May 2008 17:37:46 GMT)

N.S. jail guards end walkout over asbestos scare
Jail guards in Cape Breton, N.S. are returning to work after the provincial government deemed their jail safe despite an asbestos scare. (Mon, 19 May 2008 21:58:17 GMT)

N.S. guards return to work after asbestos at jail deemed to be contained
The Nova Scotia Department of Labour has deemed the Cape Breton Correctional Facility safe and guards at the jail have returned to work. (Mon, 19 May 2008 22:07:44 GMT)

Fighting Cancer: Historic Anti-Asbestos Legislation Moving Forward With Support of Meso Foundation
Six years ago, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) first introduced her proposed legislation to ban asbestos and invest federal funding in the research critically needed to develop effective treatments for the vicious cancer, mesothelioma, and other asbestos related diseases. Since 2002, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) has worked closely with Senator Murray to stop the ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 22:39:00 GMT)

Water Main Break Brings a Busy Midtown Street to a Gushing Standstill
An 85-year-old water main burst beneath West 57th Street, sending torrents of water, some laced with small amounts of asbestos, into a busy commercial district. (Tue, 20 May 2008 02:46:48 GMT)

Montclair school stays shut for asbestos cleanup
Classes are canceled again today at Montclair's Renaissance Middle School, which has been closed since Friday when officials discovered unacceptable levels of hazardous asbestos fibers. (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:53:27 GMT)

LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Victims on a Push to Increase Federal Funding for Asbestos-Related Illnesses and Deaths
LegalView reported to mesothelioma blog readers that several U.S. senators and lobbyists are supporting a push to increase federal funding for researching asbestos-related illnesses. The 2009 defense appropriations bill is at the epicenter for the cancer research because of the vast array of Navy men who are currently diagnosed with mesothelioma and at risk for the condition. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

LegalView Updates Mesothelioma Victims on a Push to Increase Federal Funding for Asbestos-Related Illnesses and Deaths
LegalView reported to mesothelioma blog readers that several U.S. senators and lobbyists are supporting a push to increase federal funding for researching asbestos-related illnesses. The 2009 defense appropriations bill is at the epicenter for the cancer research because of the vast array of Navy men who are currently diagnosed with mesothelioma and at risk for the condition. (PRWeb May 20, ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:33:16 GMT)

'Asbestos warning' on nanotubes
Carbon nanotubes could trigger diseases similar to those caused by asbestos, a study suggests. (Tue, 20 May 2008 17:08:07 GMT)

Carbon nanotubes mimic asbestos in early study
Strong, versatile little "nanotubes" made out of carbon are considered future stars in nanotechnology research in medicine and industry. Now a study finds that longer threads of the stuff mimic the toxic qualities of asbestos, renewing questions about how... (Tue, 20 May 2008 17:38:36 GMT)

Study: Carbon nanotubes mimic asbestos in mouse tests
Strong, versatile little "nanotubes" made out of carbon are considered future stars in nanotechnology research in medicine and industry. Now a study finds that longer threads of the stuff mimic the toxic qualities of asbestos, renewing questions about how carbon nanotubes can be used safely. (Tue, 20 May 2008 17:46:19 GMT)

New study says carbon nanotubes might be as harmful as asbestos
One of the most promising materials for the future of technology, carbon nanotubes, might be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled, according to a new study published today in the scientific journal Nature Nanotechnology. Animal studies indicate that these long... (Tue, 20 May 2008 18:08:41 GMT)

Study Says Carbon Nanotubes as Dangerous as Asbestos [News]
Inhaling carbon nanotubes could be as harmful as breathing in asbestos, and its use should be regulated lest it lead to the same cancer and breathing problems that prompted a ban on the use of asbestos as insulation in buildings, according a new study posted online today by Nature Nanotechnology. [More] (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:25:17 GMT)

N.S. justice minister says proper protocols followed after asbestos found in jail
Precautionary air quality testing will be carried out at two provincial jails after asbestos was found at a jail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia's justice minister said Tuesday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 22:08:15 GMT)

Report: Carbon nanotubes may have asbestos-like qualities
A new study from the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies in Washington, D.C. has found that long threads of carbon nanotubes may have a similar toxic effect as asbestos, according to an Associated Press report, which could affect several New England companies. (Tue, 20 May 2008 22:28:05 GMT)

Carbon Nanotubes Mimic Asbestos in Early Study
Prized for their value in nanotechnology research, carbon nanotubes are also found to mimic asbestos, raising safety concerns. (Tue, 20 May 2008 23:25:51 GMT)

Nanotech could cause mesothelioma: study
In the 1990s scientists found a way to roll carbon atoms into a cylinder, called a nanotube. Now US researchers have found that the lungs of mice respond to some fibres from nanotubes as they would to asbestos, forming lesions and becoming inflamed. (Wed, 21 May 2008 00:49:00 GMT)

Warning of nanotube ‘asbestos’ risk
Carbon nanotubes, hailed as a “wonder material for the 21st century”, could be as dangerous as asbestos fibres if the nanotechnology industry does not handle them properly, researchers warned on Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 01:40:15 GMT)

Nanotech could cause mesothelioma: study
In the 1990s scientists found a way to roll carbon atoms into a cylinder, called a nanotube. (Wed, 21 May 2008 01:41:43 GMT)

Province investigating how guards learned about asbestos
SYDNEY — The Department of Labour is investigating how Cape Breton Correctional Centre employees learned about asbestos-lined pipes at the facility. (Wed, 21 May 2008 02:36:57 GMT)

Nanotubes may pose a health risk similar to asbestos
Nanotubes, one of the wonder materials of the new age of nanotechnology, may carry a health risk similar to that of asbestos, a wonder material of an earlier age that turned into a scourge after decades of use when its fibers were found to cause lung disease, researchers said Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:38:30 GMT)

Carbon nanotubes may be as harmful as asbestos
One of the most promising materials for the future of technology, carbon nanotubes, might be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled, according to a new study published Tuesday in the scientific journal Nature Nanotechnology. Animal studies indicate that these long... (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:39:07 GMT)

Nanotubes 'as deadly as asbestos'
Certain carbon nanotubes may be as hazardous to humans as asbestos, according to a new report. (Wed, 21 May 2008 08:52:15 GMT)

2 more jails to be tested for asbestos
Two more jails in Nova Scotia will undergo air-quality testing after asbestos was found at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility, prompting some guards to walk off the job last week. (Wed, 21 May 2008 09:24:59 GMT)

Carbon Nanotubes - Researchers Find Asbestos Cancer Link
A link between carbon nanotubes and the type of cancer caused by asbestos has been drawn by scientists. (Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:58 GMT)

Research: Nanotubes Could Pose Asbestos-Like Cancer Risk
Certain kinds of carbon nanotubes -- hailed as a new "wonder" material -- behave like asbestos and could lead to a lung cancer that appears decades after exposure, an international team of researchers (Wed, 21 May 2008 12:23:13 GMT)

Nanotubes 'As Deadly as Asbestos'
Stony Stevenson writes "Certain carbon nanotubes may be as hazardous to humans as asbestos. A paper to be published in Nature Nanotechnology suggests that inhaling certain types of nanotubes can lead to the formation of mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. "This is a wakeup call for nanotechnology in general and carbon nanotubes in particular," said Andrew ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 13:47:35 GMT)

Certain kinds of carbon nanotubes triggered a cellular reaction in mice similar to that which leads to mesothelioma, a ...
Nature Nanotechnology reports . Nanotubes are used in a variety of consumer products, and some medical devices. This means that these materials will need to be handled very carefully , reports the Washington Post . (Wed, 21 May 2008 14:30:41 GMT)

Nanotube Workers Could Face Same Risk as Asbestos
Nanotubes -- the super-small, high-strength carbon fibers increasingly being deployed as static charge conductors in computers, strengtheners in composites for auto bodies, and electrical brushes -- are potentially as dangerous as asbestos, a team of scientists warned Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 16:12:57 GMT)

Hi-tech fibres could be 'the new asbestos'
TINY hi-tech carbon fibres used in products ranging from sporting equipment to new drugs could be the new asbestos, scientists fear. (Wed, 21 May 2008 16:49:00 GMT)

Nanotubes, Like Asbestos, Could Threaten Health
Tiny tubes made of carbon atoms have promised to revolutionize industry. But a new study in mice suggests that one kind of nanotube produces biological changes like those caused by asbestos. (Wed, 21 May 2008 17:27:44 GMT)

In Study, Researchers Find Nanotubes May Pose Health Risks Similar to Asbestos
Studies in mice suggest that nanotubes may carry a health risk similar to that of asbestos, but scientists say the findings are not cause for alarm. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:02:55 GMT)

Carbon Nanotubes That Look Like Asbestos, Behave Like Asbestos, Could Lead To Asbestos-related Disease
A major study in Nature Nanotechnology suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes -- a poster child for the "nanotechnology revolution" -- could be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled in sufficient quantities. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:29:47 GMT)

Nanotubes could carry a health risk similar to that of asbestos, researchers say
But in their final form, as one of the wonder materials of the nanotechnology used in products like tennis rackets, nanotube fibers appear to pose little direct risk to consumers, researchers reported. (Wed, 21 May 2008 19:10:52 GMT)

Some nanotubes as dangerous as asbestos
EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 21 (UPI) -- A Scottish-led study suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes might be as dangerous a health risk as asbestos if inhaled in large quantities. (Wed, 21 May 2008 19:24:14 GMT)

Some nanotubes as dangerous as asbestos
A Scottish-led study suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes might be as dangerous a health risk as asbestos if inhaled in large quantities.Researchers led by Professor Kenneth Donaldson at the University of Edinburgh examined the potential for long and short carbon nanotubes, long and short asbestos fibers and carbon black to cause pathological responses known as precursors of mesothelioma. The ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 19:42:08 GMT)

James Hardie Reports Full-Year Loss on Asbestos, U.S. Housing
May 22 (Bloomberg) -- James Hardie Industries NV , the biggest seller of home siding in the U.S., reported a full-year loss of $71.6 million on the cost of compensation to victims of its asbestos products and a weaker housing market. (Thu, 22 May 2008 00:29:42 GMT)

Carbon nanofibers may mimic asbestos—and not in a good way
Researchers follow up on an earlier warning, and test whether the similarities between carbon nanofibers and asbestos go beyond appearances, and find that both can set off a similar form of inflammation in the body cavity of mice. Read More... (Thu, 22 May 2008 02:10:04 GMT)

Railton cement works in asbestos study
The cement works at Railton in Tasmania's north west is to be the subject of an asbestos survey and research program. (Thu, 22 May 2008 02:17:00 GMT)

Railton cement works in asbestos study
The cement works at Railton in Tasmania's north west is to be the subject of an asbestos survey and research program. (Thu, 22 May 2008 02:17:00 GMT)

Details on service, donations for Hamilton Jordan
The following is a press release from the family of Hamilton Jordan, his doctor and Camp Sunshine: (Thu, 22 May 2008 03:23:29 GMT)

Montclair pupils back in asbestos-cleaned school
Jerry Citro, a counselor at Montclair's Renaissance Middle School, was being peppered with questions as pupils returned for the first time yesterday after the discovery of unacceptable levels of airborne asbestos emptied the schoolhouse four days earlier. (Thu, 22 May 2008 04:52:47 GMT)

Asbestos study big-picture aim
TASMANIA'S Cement Australia site at Railton will be the focus of the largest asbestos survey and research program in Australia. (Thu, 22 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Alarm raised over asbestos-like nanotubes
Research carried out at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland regarding the affect of nanotubes on mice has found worrying evidence of a link to cancer. The nanotubes were injected directly into the mice, which caused a reaction in their cells that formed lesions and could eventually lead to mesothelioma – a cancer commonly associated with [...] (Thu, 22 May 2008 18:02:48 GMT)

Asbestos victims can claim more compo
The Victorian Government will make legislative changes so asbestos sufferers can receive more compensation. (Fri, 23 May 2008 01:19:00 GMT)

New compensation laws for asbestos sufferers
More compensation will be made available for asbestos sufferers, under new Victorian laws. (Fri, 23 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT)

LegalView Reports of Woman Allegedly Fired For Expressing Concerns with Asbestos-Tainted Flooring At Her Workplace
LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog with information of a woman who was allegedly fired for openly discussing her concerns with asbestos-tainted flooring. The woman, who works at a nursing home beauty salon, claims she was fired after she expressed anxiety with over her health because of potential asbestos exposure. (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

LegalView Reports of Woman Allegedly Fired For Expressing Concerns with Asbestos-Tainted Flooring At Her Workplace
LegalView updated its mesothelioma blog with information of a woman who was allegedly fired for openly discussing her concerns with asbestos-tainted flooring. The woman, who works at a nursing home beauty salon, claims she was fired after she expressed anxiety with over her health because of potential asbestos exposure. (PRWeb May 23, 2008) Read the full story at ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:30:16 GMT)

New laws to help Vic asbestos victims
Asbestos victims in Victoria will have greater power to seek compensation as the state government moves to end an agonising legal choice they now face. (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:50:13 GMT)

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Chief Y.R. Brewer, 66, of Lyons, Ga., was diagnosed last year with malignant mesothelioma, which affects cells lining the chest cavity. It has been strongly linked to asbestos exposure. (Fri, 23 May 2008 17:58:23 GMT)

LA jury awards $9.7 million in asbestos suit
A jury awarded $9.7 million to a Georgia man who said he developed chest cancer decades after he was exposed to asbestos while serving as a Navy machinist's mate aboard the USS Preble in Long Beach. (Fri, 23 May 2008 18:06:27 GMT)

LA jury awards $9.7 million in asbestos suit
A jury awarded $9.7 million to a Georgia man who said he developed chest cancer decades after he was exposed to asbestos while serving as a Navy machinist's mate aboard the USS Preble in Long Beach. Chief Y.R. Brewer, 66, of Lyons, Ga., was diagnosed last... (Fri, 23 May 2008 18:23:26 GMT)

Nanotubes may be as bad as asbestos
Carbon nanotubes could cause the same maladies as asbestos, according to a study by University of Edinburgh. (Fri, 23 May 2008 19:45:50 GMT)

Nanotubes may be as bad as asbestos
Carbon nanotubes could cause the same maladies as asbestos, according to a study by University of Edinburgh. (Fri, 23 May 2008 20:00:16 GMT)

Libby asbestos cleanup stalls
The Environmental Protection Agency says a stop work order is being leveled against contractors cleaning up asbestos pollution in Libby. (Fri, 23 May 2008 22:47:26 GMT)

Nanotubes may be as bad as asbestos
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carbon nanotubes could cause the same maladies as asbestos, according to a study by University of Edinburgh, which also showed that long-thin fibers cause the pathological response known to be a precursor to mesothelioma cancer in mice. (Fri, 23 May 2008 22:52:13 GMT)

$9.7M awarded in asbestos case
LOS ANGELES - A jury awarded $9.7 million to a Georgia man who said he developed chest cancer decades after he was exposed to asbestos while serving as a Navy machinist's mate aboard the USS Preble in Long Beach. (Sat, 24 May 2008 05:00:45 GMT)

Study: Nanotubes pose
WASHINGTON - Microscopic, high-tech “nanotubes” that are being made for use in a wide variety of consumer products cause the same kind of damage in the body as asbestos does, according to a study in mice that is raising alarms among workplace safety experts and others. (Sat, 24 May 2008 10:13:40 GMT)

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Wheat buying hits record 20.71 million tonnes Surpassing all expectations — official and unofficial — wheat procurement by the Government agencies has hit an all-time-high during the current 2008-09 rabi marketing season (April-March). As on Friday, Food Corporation of ... (Sat, 24 May 2008 19:47:44 GMT)

In Study, Researchers Find Nanotubes May Pose Health Risks Similar to Asbestos
Studies in mice suggest that nanotubes may carry a health risk similar to that of asbestos, but scientists say the findings are not cause for alarm. (Sun, 25 May 2008 00:30:07 GMT)

Barricades removed at tornado site, power mostly restored, church services scheduled
VIEW SLIDESHOW WINDSOR - Gov. Bill Ritter (D-Colorado) signed a request for federal assistance Saturday for those impacted by Thursday's tornadoes in northern Colorado. (Sun, 25 May 2008 01:01:18 GMT)

Asbestos disease grows
A NEW wave of fatal asbestos-related diseases is on the way, threatening the state's amateur home renovators. Deaths are set to double. (Sun, 25 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Asbestos disease grows
A NEW wave of fatal asbestos-related diseases is on the way, threatening the state's amateur home renovators. Deaths are set to double over the next decade. (Sun, 25 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

New wave of home renovator asbestos disease
A NEW wave of fatal asbestos-related diseases is on the way, threatening amateur home renovators. (Sun, 25 May 2008 18:03:00 GMT)

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Development is priority: Yediyurappa The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which romped to a victory that still fell short of a simple majority, has indicated that it would step up efforts to develop infrastructure, agriculture and industry in the State. Speaking to the media ... (Sun, 25 May 2008 19:00:33 GMT)

Unions call for probe into asbestos
Unions have called on the federal government to launch a national inquiry into asbestos in Australia. ACTU president Sharan Burrow said Australia still has the highest rate of recorded mesothelioma in the world, with exposure to asbestos the only known cause of the disease. (Mon, 26 May 2008 00:52:56 GMT)

Asbestos death widow seeks information
The widow of a former BNFL worker who died from asbestos-related illness last year has launched a search for his former colleagues as she battles for compensation. (26/05/2008 09:41:15) (Mon, 26 May 2008 09:01:39 GMT)

Scientists call on federal government to release asbestos study
Two internationally recognized experts who contributed to a Health Canada study on the cancer risks of asbestos are appealing to the federal health minister to make their report public. (Mon, 26 May 2008 16:26:06 GMT)

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BlackBerry key is not in our hands, says RIM New Delhi, May 26 For the first time since the controversy around BlackBerry broke out, Canada-based Research In Motion has broken its silence on the security concerns raised by the Indian Government and said that it is not possible for it to ... (Mon, 26 May 2008 18:30:40 GMT)

Study warns of nanotube cancer risk
A study showed that carbon nanotubes could cause the same maladies as asbestos, as the long-thin fibers can cause the pathological response known to be a precursor to mesothelioma cancer in mice. (Mon, 26 May 2008 21:07:45 GMT)

City Council holds regular meeting Tuesday
City government took a day off for Memorial Day Monday, but will convene for their regularly scheduled city council meeting Tuesday. The Tuesday meeting will include discussion on asbestos abatement, summer activity guides, historic preservation and an interlocal agreement on the HOME Consortium. (Tue, 27 May 2008 01:56:33 GMT)

Walnut Library awarded grant
WALNUT — The Walnut Public Library will receive $25,000 from the state to get rid of some asbestos-containing flooring. (Tue, 27 May 2008 06:19:55 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims And All Victims of Asbestos Exposure Should Call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First For Free ...
Why should victims of mesothelioma or their families call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First? (Tue, 27 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Mesothelioma Victims And All Victims of Asbestos Exposure Should Call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First For Free ...
Why should victims of mesothelioma or their families call the Mesothelioma Victims Center First? According to Americas Watchdog, "its pretty simple, we will tell them the truth about treatment options, lawyers, Social Security, and everything else they need to know and our service is free". The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist all US victims of Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 07:31:51 GMT)

Covering asbestos will save money
To save money during upcoming rehab work, asbestos-laced flooring in parts of York County's nursing home will be covered with carpet instead of being removed. (Tue, 27 May 2008 15:14:35 GMT)

Court: Spanish workers can sue in N.J. over asbestos harm
NEWARK — Fifteen Spanish workers can sue an American company in state court for asbestos-related illnesses they claim were caused while working on U.S. Navy ships in Spain, a New Jersey appellate panel ruled on Tuesday. The 3-0 ruling revived the workers' lawsuit by reversing a lower court ruling that had dismissed the lawsuit against manufacturer Owens-Illinois Inc. on jurisdictional grounds. ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 17:33:44 GMT)

Court: Spanish workers can sue in NJ over asbestos harm
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Fifteen Spanish workers can sue an American company in state court for asbestos-related illnesses they claim were caused while working on U.S. Navy ships in Spain, a New Jersey appellate panel ruled on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:04:08 GMT)

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FII net sellers since May 20 Mumbai, May 27 Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have been net sellers on Indian bourses since May 20. Including Tuesday’ provisional selling data of Rs 496.61 crore, their total (net) selling stood at Rs 3,594 crore in the cash ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:45:33 GMT)

Court: Spanish workers can sue in N.J. over asbestos harm
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that 15 Spanish workers can sue an Ohio company for asbestos-related illnesses they say stem from working on U.S. Navy ships in Spain. (Tue, 27 May 2008 21:29:42 GMT)

Asbestos, history and future all discussed at Sparks City Council
At Tuesday's Sparks City Council meeting, councilmen approved agreements dealing with asbestos abatement at the old Mint Casino, honored the city's history and continued work on its future through the Sparks Master Plan. In addition, a new agreement with a condominium developer at Sparks Marina will be considered. (Wed, 28 May 2008 00:55:59 GMT)

People power against plant
IT’S a resounding ‘No’ to the proposed peaking power plant at Herons Creek, say the people of the Camden Haven. (Wed, 28 May 2008 01:32:20 GMT)

Chicago's Oak Street Beach Contaminated With Asbestos
CHICAGO, Illinois , May 27, 2008 (ENS) - The Illinois shoreline and Illinois Beach State Park have a long history of asbestos contamination, so as the 2008 beach season opens on Lake Michigan, a conservation group is advising beachgoers how to minimize inhalation of cancer-causing asbestos fibers. (Wed, 28 May 2008 04:26:34 GMT)

15 Spanish citizens can sue over asbestos woes in Jersey court
Fifteen Spanish citizens can sue Owens-Illinois in New Jersey Superior Court on claims they suffered health problems from exposure to asbestos while working aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships docked at United States-Spanish military installations in Rota and Cadiz, Spain, a state appeals court ruled yesterday. (Wed, 28 May 2008 04:58:05 GMT)

Asbestos compensation for women
Women who contracted mesothelioma after washing asbestos work clothes are to get compensation. (Wed, 28 May 2008 05:59:14 GMT)

Women's asbestos compensation
Women who contracted mesothelioma after washing asbestos work clothes are to get compensation. (Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:45 GMT)

[Metro and State] What have they done for the 'U' lately?
A recap of the past legislative session: The battle for the Central Corridor wages on between state lawmakers and University officials. Legislators approved $70 million in state funding earlier this month to help build a new light-rail ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 06:24:34 GMT)

Court: Spanish workers can sue in N.J. over asbestos harm
NEWARK (AP) -- Fifteen Spanish workers can sue an American company in state court for asbestos-related illnesses they claim were caused while working on U.S. Navy ships in Spain, a New Jersey appellate panel ruled on Tuesday. (Wed, 28 May 2008 08:20:50 GMT)

Wife hails asbestos cancer bill
A new asbestos scheme is welcomed by a Londonderry woman whose husband died of a related cancer. (Wed, 28 May 2008 09:14:09 GMT)

Lawyers ask court to deny hearing for W.R. Grace
Lawyers for W.R. Grace & Co. last month asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appellate court's decision that restored key charges to the government's criminal case against the chemical manufacturer. (Wed, 28 May 2008 14:45:40 GMT)

Court: Spaniards Can Sue in N.J. for Overseas Asbestos Exposure
A group of Spanish workers injured by asbestos-containing insulation while working on Navy ships docked in Spain can sue the manufacturer of the insulation in New Jersey -- where the products were pro (Wed, 28 May 2008 15:52:35 GMT)

Alfacell Corporation Announces Preliminary Results From ONCONASE(R) Phase IIIb Clinical Trial
Alfacell Corporation today announced that the preliminary statistical analysis of data from its confirmatory Phase IIIb clinical trial of its lead compound, ONCONASE , did not meet statistical significance for the primary endpoint of survival in unresectable malignant mesothelioma . (Wed, 28 May 2008 20:31:00 GMT)

Alfacell drug fails in study, filing still planned
Alfacell Corp. said Wednesday its lead drug candidate failed to improve the survival rate of patients with a special type of cancer, though the biotechnology company plans on asking for approval based on positive results from a secondary goal. (Wed, 28 May 2008 21:13:54 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-28 22:08 Alfacell: Malignant mesothelioma treatment trial fails to meet primary endpoint
SAN FRANCISCO (Thomson Financial) - Alfacell Corp. late Wednesday said results from its Phase IIIB clinical trial for Onconase, which was being studied as a potential treatment for unresectable malignant mesothelioma, didn't meet the trial's primary endpoint. (Wed, 28 May 2008 21:40:52 GMT)

Reach of Florida asbestos law limited: Court
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state's asbestos and silica medical criteria law cannot be applied retroactively to bar suits from plaintiffs who say they suffered injuries before the law's effective date. (Wed, 28 May 2008 22:09:46 GMT)

International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma 2008
Leading international experts on the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, will join meso patients, caregivers, loved ones and advocates to share the latest in treatment, research and clinical trials at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation's International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, 2008, Thursday, June 26 - Saturday, June 28 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, in ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 23:05:00 GMT)

Government asks high court to deny Grace's request
MISSOULA — With some witnesses and victims dying of asbestos-related diseases, there is a strong need to prevent any “additional, unnecessary delay” of a trial in the government’s asbestos case against W.R. Grace & Co., federal prosecutors told the U.S. Supreme Court. (Wed, 28 May 2008 23:30:21 GMT)

Court Ruling Gives New Life to Thousands of Asbestos Suits
A Florida appeals court breathed new life into thousands of pending asbestos-related lawsuits Wednesday by invalidating retroactivity in a state law designed to limit the number of people eligible to sue. Plaintiffs attorneys hailed the ruling as a victory for thousands of people still awaiting their day in court, while an industry lawyer expressed disappointment and said an appeal to the ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 02:53:25 GMT)

Court Ruling Gives New Life to Thousands of Asbestos Suits
A Florida appeals court breathed new life into thousands of pending asbestos-related lawsuits Wednesday by invalidating retroactivity in a state law designed to limit the number of people eligible to sue. (Thu, 29 May 2008 07:01:45 GMT)

International Symposium On Malignant Mesothelioma 2008
Leading international experts on the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, will join meso patients, caregivers, loved ones and advocates to share the latest in treatment, research and clinical trials at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation's International Symposium on Malignant Me (Thu, 29 May 2008 08:10:31 GMT)

Alfacell Corporation Announces Preliminary Results From ONCONASE(R) Phase IIIb Clinical Trial
Alfacell Corporation (Nasdaq: ACEL) announced that the preliminary statistical analysis of data from its confirmatory Phase IIIb clinical trial of its lead compound, ONCONASE (ranpirnase), did not meet statistical significance for the primary endpoint of survival in unresectable malignant mesothelioma (UMM). (Thu, 29 May 2008 08:10:53 GMT)

Asbestos found in intervention towns
ASBESTOS has been discovered in houses in most remote communities caught up in the Federal Government's intervention into the Northern Territory. (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:12:00 GMT)

Asbestos found in intervention communities
ASBESTOS has been discovered in houses in most remote communities caught up in the Federal Government's intervention into the Northern Territory. (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:12:00 GMT)

Asbestos found in intervention towns
ASBESTOS has been discovered in houses in most remote communities caught up in the Federal Government's intervention into the Northern Territory. (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:12:00 GMT)

Asbestos found in intervention towns
ASBESTOS has been discovered in houses in most remote communities caught up in the Federal Government's intervention into the Northern Territory. (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:12:00 GMT)

Asbestos found in NT communities
Asbestos has been discovered in houses in most remote communities caught up in the federal government's intervention into the Northern Territory. (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:22:22 GMT)

Par Pharma's UMM drug Onconase misses primary endpoint in Phase IIb trial
NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Par Pharmaceutical Co.'s Strativa unit Thursday said its drug Onconase didn't meet the primary endpoint of survival in unresectable malignant mesothelioma (UMM) in a Phase IIb trial. (Thu, 29 May 2008 12:28:52 GMT)

Court asked to deny Grace request
MISSOULA - With some witnesses and victims dying of asbestos-related diseases, there is a strong need to prevent any "additional, unnecessary delay" of a trial in the government's asbestos case against W.R. Grace & Co., federal prosecutors told the U.S. Supreme Court. (Thu, 29 May 2008 14:04:12 GMT)

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IOC reports loss of Rs 414 cr in fourth quarter New Delhi, May 28 After reporting profit for the last 10 quarters, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the largest oil company in the country with more than 55 per cent market share, reported a net loss of Rs 414.27 crore for the fourth quarter of ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 18:33:31 GMT)

Asbestos, history and future all discussed at Sparks City Council
At Tuesday's Sparks City Council meeting, councilmen approved agreements dealing with asbestos abatement at the old Mint Casino, honored the city's history and continued work on its future through the Sparks Master Plan. In addition, a new agreement with a condominium developer at Sparks Marina will be considered. (Fri, 30 May 2008 00:11:06 GMT)

Macklin concerned over asbestos in NT Indigenous communities
The Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin is concerned about the amount of asbestos found in remote communities across the Northern Territory. (Fri, 30 May 2008 00:40:00 GMT)

Council failed to act on asbestos
A County Durham council is criticised for ignoring asbestos at a sports centre for six years. (Fri, 30 May 2008 09:59:31 GMT)

Council failed to act on asbestos
A County Durham council is criticised for ignoring asbestos at a sports centre for six years. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:06:34 GMT)

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Average income is Rs 33,299 Since the start of this century, the per capita income of Indians has doubled. For 2007-08, the country’s per capita net national product (NNP) at factor cost -- what is commonly called per capita income – is estimated at Rs ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 18:45:33 GMT)

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Taro can’t terminate merger: Sun Pharma Mumbai, May 29 “Taro is not entitled to terminate the merger as per our agreement,” said Mr Dilip Shanghvi, Chairman and Managing Director of Sun Pharmaceutical, a day after the Israeli drug company terminated the $454-million ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 18:48:24 GMT)

Supervisors request estimate for asbestos removal
CLINTON — The Clinton County Board of Supervisors took the first step toward cleaning up the Buffalo Bill Estates mobile home park during this week’s meeting, which was moved to Wednesday following the Memorial Day holiday. (Sat, 31 May 2008 04:43:38 GMT)

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